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SK16 GZZ

2016 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,236 mi
Last recorded108,236 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK16 GZZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 108,236 miles

Both headlamps projecting poor beam images

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front and offside rear (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front low tread 2mm, worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front torn (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2026 108,227 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding Wheel bearing, tyre etc. not fully checked (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both headlamps projecting poor beam images

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear axle corroded

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front and offside rear (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front low tread 2mm, worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front torn (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 98,119 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Suspension components rusty

Pass 9 Feb 2024 90,927 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 79,537 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 64,290 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2022 64,289 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Feb 2021 54,578 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 49,038 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 39,968 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
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SK16 GZZ is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2016 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 63,647 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SK16 GZZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 10 years old, this Skoda Octavia is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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SK16 GZZ is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 March 2016.

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